10% of multiple sclerosis patients have unique autoantibody signature discovered by UC San Francisco researchers, potentially enabling early diagnosis and treatment.

Researchers at UC San Francisco discover a unique autoantibody signature in about 10% of multiple sclerosis patients years before the onset of symptoms. This breakthrough could potentially lead to early diagnosis and treatment, improving the lives of thousands of patients diagnosed with MS each year. A simple blood test detecting these autoantibodies may soon be available, enabling earlier intervention and better management of the disease.

April 19, 2024
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